In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.
Cousin Bette (Season 1)
Poor Relations (Episode 1)
Writer: Ray Lawler
Air date: 1971-08-07
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: The Hulot family has risen to eminence under Napoleon I. The Baroness Hulot's cousin, Bette, is the only member of the family who has not shared in their good fortune.
This House for Pleasure (Episode 2)
Writer: Ray Lawler
Air date: 1971-08-14
Runtime: 73 min
Overview: Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
Delilah and her Handmaid (Episode 3)
Writer: Ray Lawler
Air date: 1971-08-21
Runtime: 73 min
Overview: Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
Bitter Harvest (Episode 4)
Writer: Ray Lawler
Air date: 1971-08-28
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
Family Angel (Episode 5)
Writer: Ray Lawler
Air date: 1971-09-04
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: Hector is faced with ruin and has been spirited away by Bette. However, Bette's plans have suffered' their first setback through the death of the Marshal just before she was to marry him.
Seasons
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